Uploaded December 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Cycling the world - Asia: 17 episode
On my final day in Turkey I wake up in Silopi completely out of energy and unsure whether I can keep going. With my visa expiring I have no choice but to cross into Iraq even though part of me feels ready to quit the round the world project altogether. After sending my drone back home and running a few errands I enter Kurdish Iraq and reach Zakho where a Warmshowers host helps me settle in with lunch and a local sim card. The next day I ride to Duhok where a kind Canadian woman from Couchsurfing offers me a place to rest and recharge for a few days. I meet other travellers share dinners and finally take a breath after weeks of nonstop riding.
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Cycling the world - Asia: 17 episode
On my final day in Turkey I wake up in Silopi completely out of energy and unsure whether I can keep going. With my visa expiring I have no choice but to cross into Iraq even though part of me feels ready to quit the round the world project altogether. After sending my drone back home and running a few errands I enter Kurdish Iraq and reach Zakho where a Warmshowers host helps me settle in with lunch and a local sim card. The next day I ride to Duhok where a kind Canadian woman from Couchsurfing offers me a place to rest and recharge for a few days. I meet other travellers share dinners and finally take a breath after weeks of nonstop riding.
MY GEAR FULL LIST: kit.co/davidetravelli
SUPPORT my round the world bike expedition:
Donations: paypal.me/davidetravelli
Postcards' Club: alaska2patagonia.com/postcards-club
Follow me:
Blog: alaska2patagonia.com
Instagram: instagram.com/davidetravelli
Facebook: facebook.com/davidetravelli
Twitter: twitter.com/davidetravelli
#bikepacking #biketouring #bikelife
#bicycletouring #cycling
*Some links in this description are affiliate links and therefore when clicked, if you buy the service or product I may make a small commission off of that sale. My opinions on products and services remain unbiased.
